Construction and materials industries

Beneateau doubling size of S.C. plant

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Beneteau USA has announced its plans to nearly double the size of its facility in Marion, SC. The expansion is expected to solidify the company's position in a price-sensitive market niche by allowing for more economies of scale. It will add over 100,000 sq ft of space and will boost employment. It will also double production by 2005. The facility in Marion builds boats ranging from 31 to 46 ft. It employs around 200 workers.

Blount contributing to Cavileer designs

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Cavileer Yachts, a Lower Bank, NJ-based custom boatbuilder, has formed a marine architectural and engineering alliance with Donald L Blount and Associates, and its sister company, Precision Shapes of Virginia (PSOV). The partnership requires Blount and PSOV to help Caviller in making fundamental hull designs and delivering blueprints for customer who order semicustom yachts.